The Color of Money
The Little Black Book of Success
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Black Business Month

  • Ariel H.
  • Monday, August 02
In honor of National Black Business Month, a list has been compiled of books, read and authored, by black entrepreneurs! Go support your local Black entrepreneurs!
The Turnout
While Justice Sleeps
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31 Best Psychological Thrillers of Summer 2021

  • Mona Verma
  • Saturday, July 31
Being a big fan of psychological thrillers, I am always on the lookout for new books to read in this genre. Here is a list of 30 intriguing and suspenseful thriller novels published this summer.
The Lost Apothecary
Purple Hibiscus
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Herbal Aficionado

  • Ariel H.
  • Thursday, July 29
With the season of Summer beaming down on us and more time outdoors, grab a hold of a fiction read that will encourage a little foraging in the woods.🍃
Shutdown
Women Don't Ask
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New Business Books

  • Bland L.
  • Thursday, July 22
As one might expect, business books examining the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the economy are now coming out.  Adam Tooze, author of the definitive account of the Great Recession’s worldwide impact (Crashed), is back with
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Mrs. March
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LibraryReads for August 2021

  • Sarah C.
  • Wednesday, July 21
Each month, LibraryReads lists the top upcoming titles recommended by librarians across the country.  All these books will be published in August 2021, so stay ahead of the curve and get on the holds list now!
Moon of the Crusted Snow
Touching the Void.
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Beat the Heat - Winter Books for Summer Reading

  • Sara M.
  • Wednesday, July 21
For some people, a "beach read" is likely to be a book about people having fun in the sun - splashing in the waves, vacationing by the pool, sizzling on the beach.  Not me.  I am hot enough already, and by the time July comes around I am tired of being hot.  I want to read about snow!  I want hats and scarves and murder on the slopes!  I want ice floes and frostbite and all the avalanches you can give me.  Cool me down!  These books are all set in the cold - maybe they'll help you beat the heat.
The Arbornaut
Fear of a Black Universe
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New in Science

  • Bland L.
  • Thursday, July 15
New titles by best-selling authors Michael Pollan (This Is Your Mind on Plants), Peter Wohlleben (
Best of Japan.
Seeing Kyoto
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Japan 2021 for Olympics 2020

  • Helene F.
  • Wednesday, July 14
We now get to see Japan, her culture and history after seeing China and Korea present their cultures in previous Olympic Games.  What do you want to learn about first, anime, manga, the language, the food, and the places they all come together in?  Looking for more, and in different formats? Check out our personalized recommendations here or call us at 799-9084.
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Career Development: Promote Yourself

  • Emily Barber
  • Tuesday, July 27

Whether you're seeking greener pastures or looking to grow in a happy situation, self-promotion is an ongoing process that can benefit you at any career stage.

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The Grilled Peaches You Didn't Know You Needed

  • Caroline B.
  • Thursday, July 22

This grilled peach with strawberry goat cheese recipe combines the sweetness of peak season peaches with the tanginess of goat cheese blended with strawberries.  Topped with toasted walnuts and honey, this quick low-fat dessert is a great finish to a summer meal. 

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#OwnVoices: The Impact of Mispronouncing a Name

  • Sandra A.
  • Thursday, June 23

A child's socioemotional well-being and worldview can be negatively impacted by someone's failure to pronounce their name properly and can even lead them to shy away from their own cultures and families. 

The Olympics, A Very Peculiar History
Olympic Track and Field
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Tokyo Olympics 2020

  • Helene F.
  • Tuesday, July 13
Tokyo Olympics 2020 games are about to begin!  The trials for the USA team members are going on now.  You can pick and choose which parts of the games you watch, the gymnastics, track and field, soccer, equestrian, or one of the new sports like surfing.  Looking for more? Check out our personalized recommendations here or call us at 799-9084.
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Civic Engagement is Civic Power

  • Alex B.
    Brittany S.
  • Sunday, September 26

Are you interested in being more involved in your community? Find out why it's important to be civically engaged and more!

Everyone in This Room Will Someday Be Dead
A Psalm for the Wild-built
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LibraryReads for July 2021

  • Sarah C.
  • Tuesday, July 06
Each month, LibraryReads lists the top upcoming titles recommended by librarians across the country.  All these books will be published in July 2021, so stay ahead of the curve and get on the holds list now!
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A Soft Lesson to Learn: Teaching Soft Skills

  • Bland L.
  • Wednesday, June 30

As employers continue to lament the soft-skills deficiencies they see in new hires, more attention is being paid to making these skills part of the educational curriculum.

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The Crossover: Sports Fiction

  • Heather M.
  • Wednesday, July 07

I did not play sports.  I was a theatre kid and a book kid all the way.  But I have an appreciation for sports, for athleticism and teamwork. 

So I reached out to my friends and colleagues who did play sports to find out what I missed.

How to Be Human
Notes on Grief
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New in Biography and Memoir

  • Bland L.
  • Thursday, June 24
Featured in this roundup of new titles are memoirs by two authors with ties to the Midlands: Columbia native and Today Show anchor Craig Melvin, who writes of his complicated relationship with his father in Pops: Learning to Be a Son and a Father;
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Books + Music Pairings

  • Morgan R.
    Chris Campbell
  • Tuesday, July 13

We think these book and album pairings were meant for each other. See if you agree!

Meals, Music, and Muses
What the Slaves Ate
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20 Books Which Celebrate African American Culinary History and Experience

  • Mona Verma
  • Saturday, June 19
African American food history is rich and it has intrinsically influenced the development of American cuisine. Any discussion of the culinary heritage of America cannot be complete without noting the contributions of Black people. Very often, these significant contributions are overlooked or minimized when they should be appreciated and recognized. Here are a few books which celebrate the flavorful African American cuisine and its history.
Things We Lost to the Water
Dead Dead Girls
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Debut Authors of 2021 (So Far)

  • Morgan R.
  • Wednesday, June 16
You have your favorite authors, and by now you've read everything by them, right? Time to try someone new! The best part is that checking out up to 60 books with your Richland Library card is absolutely free, so branch out and experiment with a new genre or writer. 
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#OwnVoices: Legendborn by Tracy Deonn

  • Ariel H.
  • Thursday, June 23

Take a journey with Bree Matthews, in this OwnVoices read, as she struggles with life after her mother's death, and prepares to embark on a journey at the University of North Carolina in their Early College program--a journey that will alter how she views the world and herself.

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Third Cousin Twice Removed?

  • Dusty R.
  • Monday, June 14

Do you need to refresh your memory on how exactly you and Cousin Sue are related before the next family reunion?

The Night Watchman
A Treatise on Stars
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2021 Pulitzer Prizes

  • Bland L.
  • Saturday, June 12
The winners of the 2021 Pulitzer Prizes have just been announced.  Check out the winners (and finalists) in the categories of fiction, history, general nonfiction, biography, and poetry from our collection.
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The Show Must Go On!

  • Kate B.
  • Saturday, June 26

Looking for some musical theater stage to film adaptations to tide you over until theaters reopen? Feeling in the mood to sing and dance? Check out this list of Broadway hits on DVD and Blu-ray.

Get a Life, Chloe Brown
Queenie
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Celebrate Loving Day for Adults

  • Richland Library
  • Friday, June 11
Celebrate Loving Day by checking out novels featuring stories of interracial love. "The “Loving” in Loving Day is actually the last name of Mildred and Richard Loving. The Loving Day Story begins when they were arrested for being married in 1958 because they were an interracial couple living in Virginia.
This is Your Mind on Plants
A Closer Look at Plant Classifications, Parts, and Uses
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Get Outdoors: Learn More About Plants

  • Ariel H.
  • Friday, June 11
Time to get outside and go on an adventure! Here are a list of books to help you explore your surroundings. Learn more about plants and even go on a foraging trip!
Guess Who's Coming to Dinner.
Belle.
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Celebrate Loving Day in Media

  • Richland Library
  • Thursday, June 10
Celebrate Loving Day by checking out or streaming a favorite film or TV show featuring an interracial love story. "The “Loving” in Loving Day is actually the last name of Mildred and Richard Loving. The Loving Day Story begins when they were arrested for being married in 1958 because they were an interracial couple living in Virginia.
Finna
Finna
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Read Proudly!

  • Alex B.
  • Friday, June 04
Celebrate Pride Month by reading these books by members of the LGBTQ+ community. 
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What is an Informational Interview, and is it Important?

  • Jessica Daly
  • Saturday, June 05

The Informational Interview...arguably the most underused yet most important part of your networking and ultimately finding a career you love. Informational Interviews are a fundamental part of building your network. Learn the steps to a successful informational interview from identifying who to interview, to preparing what to ask, to how to follow up after the interview.  

A Lowcountry Bride.
The Girl with Stars in Her Eyes
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Romantic Beach Reads

  • Ariel H.
  • Wednesday, June 02
Fall in love this summer!  Enjoy this list of Romantic fiction that's great for your Beach getaway!❤️🤟💕
The Last Train to Key West
Florence Adler Swims Forever
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Historical Beach Reads

  • Ariel H.
  • Wednesday, June 02
Get lost this summer, and travel back in time!  Enjoy this list of Historical fiction that's great for your Beach getaway! 🌊⛵🏖️
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#OwnVoices: Say Her Name

  • Kimberly Jones
  • Thursday, June 23

In this YA non-fiction, Elliot graced us with a beautiful collection of poetry that showcased the intersectionality of being black and a woman.

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Consumer Reports

ConsumerReports.org provides trusted ratings and reviews, recommendations and buying advice for thousands of products and services. Includes car buying guide and health care advice.

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Up Lit: The Hug You Didn't Know You Needed

  • Kate B.
  • Wednesday, June 02

For every mood or emotion there is a book to match - and sometimes you just need a good hug from the story you're reading. Here are some titles to help you feel cozy and cared for when you're feeling a bit blue.

Dead Dead Girls
While Justice Sleeps
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What's New in Mystery/Thrillers by Black Authors

  • Mona Verma
  • Tuesday, June 01
Black authors have been traditionally underrepresented in Crime/Mystery books but times are changing for the better and it is exciting to see more inclusion and diversity in this genre. Do browse and checkout from this list of new titles which are riveting reads.
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¡Que Rico!: Stuffed Honduran Pastelitos

  • Elisa D.
  • Friday, May 28

Bring the rich flavors of our community to life in your kitchen! Try our Stuffed Honduran Pastelitos—inspired by a recipe from one of our ¡Que Rico!: Community Cookbook contributors, Karin Cantarero.

Extra Lives
The Art of Cuphead
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Games, Gamers, Gaming: Nonfiction Works About Games and the People Who Love Them

  • Bryan B.
  • Wednesday, May 26
If you're like me, you grew up surrounded by video gaming, which led to a lifelong passion for interactive experiences. This collection of works are all about games, and the people like us who love them dearly. From narrative nonfiction about arguably the most influential game of the 1990s, to a deep dive on the culture of contemporary game design, these picks will surely satisfy any gamer (or nongamer's) curiosity.
Monthly Girls' Nozaki-kun. Vol. 01
The Osamu Tezuka Story
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Manga About Creating Manga

  • Thomas M.
  • Tuesday, May 25
Feeling meta? Manga stories about making manga can take you deeper into an artist's life, showing how masters of the craft became creative titans. They can also comment on the comics industry, winking at titles and tropes that fans recognize. These manga tend to be a bit of both, sharing the highs and lows of the illustrated life.
Arsenic and Adobo
While Justice Sleeps
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Chiller-Thriller Reads to Beat the Heat

  • Ariel H.
  • Monday, May 24
Ready to enjoy some of the heat of the Summer, with a hint of fun? Check out these riveting and thrilling books that are guarantee to take you on a ride. Enjoy!🤪
The Other Black Girl
Somebody's Daughter
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Goodreads Summer Reading List - JUNE 2021 releases

  • Ariel H.
  • Monday, May 24
Join in on the fun with Goodreads Summer Reading list. Check out June 2021's book releases. Grab a copy, and get ahead of the heat that's following these top Summer Reads!! 🔥🔥🔥
The Personal Librarian
The One Hundred Years of Lenni and Margot
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LibraryReads for June 2021

  • Sarah C.
  • Monday, May 24
Each month, LibraryReads lists the top upcoming titles recommended by librarians across the country.  All these books will be published in June 2021, so stay ahead of the curve and get on the holds list now!
The Bromance Book Club
Bringing Down the Duke
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Life is Hard, Romance is Fluffy

  • Alex B.
  • Friday, May 21
Over the past year, I've seen an increased interest in romance novels. This makes absolute sense given how challenging 2020 has been for all of us, to say the least. Oftentimes, books serve as a comfort and refuge--a metaphorical fluffy blanket, if you will--especially when it comes to romance. Readers are often drawn to romance due to the formulaic nature of the genre. There's going to be a couple, there will be conflict and tension, but of course they're gonna get together!
Prince of Thorns
The Blade Itself
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Fantasy Fiction for Adults

  • Kristin A.
  • Friday, May 21
Looking for an escape? Within the pages of a great fantasy novel, you can step inside magnificent worlds, meet wonderful monsters and creatures, and fight alongside heroes and villains. Check out some of these great fantasy novels and get transported into a whole new world. 
The Newcomer
The Girl with Stars in Her Eyes
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25 New Beach Reads

  • Mona Verma
  • Wednesday, May 19
There is nothing better than reading a book by the beach, watching the waves during breaks and enjoying the sea breeze. Here are some new books published in 2021 which you can browse and checkout and pack in that beach bag!
The White Tiger
The Five People You Meet in Heaven
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#BroaderBookshelf 2021:Read a Book by a Journalist (Fiction)

  • Chantal W.
  • Tuesday, May 18
One of our prompts for the 2021 #BroaderBookshelf Challenge is to read a book by a journalist, but if nonfiction is not your game then try your hand at these fiction offerings.   There are some great middle grade titles here if you want to try your hand at something different or if you have a kiddo with whom you would like to share the reading experience.
Voyaging Southward from the Strait of Magellan
Prague Pictures
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Travel Writing, Classic to Contemporary

  • Bland L.
  • Tuesday, May 11
As summer approaches and public health restrictions are eased, the prospect of travel, long denied for many, beckons invitingly.  If you are not quite ready to plan a trip yet, consider some of the best that travel writing has to offer, from classics like William Bartram’s exploration of the Southeast in the 1770s to the latest from best-selling travel writer/novelist Paul Theroux.  The following list leans heavily toward the literary travel-writing end of the spectrum (no Fodor’s or Rick Steves guides here).  Only one title per author is included, although severa
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Famously Hotspots

  • Megan M.
    Chantal W.
  • Thursday, May 13

From schools to libraries, community centers and more, here's a list of public Wi-Fi spots in Richland County.

Betrayal
Guantanamo Voices
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#BroaderBookshelf 2021:Read a Book by a Journalist (Nonfiction)

  • Chantal W.
  • Tuesday, May 11
Here is a list of nonfiction books that will help you complete the 2021 #BroaderBookshelf prompt of reading a book by a journalist.  These were the titles that didn't make it onto the other Read a Book by a Journalist lists...here you'll find books about a host of other subjects including business, food, music, sports and travel.
Aquaman
Battlestar Galactica. Season One
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Art Representing Asian American, Pacific Islanders

  • Helene F.
  • Monday, May 10
Graphic novels and manga, with the aid of movies and anime, have been great ways to bring cultures together.  Here is a list of some of my favorite titles with AAPI characters and artists.  Looking for more? Check out our personalized recommendations here or call us at 799-9084.